Past Events

George Washington’s Forest Guided History Walk: 250th Commemoration

Ball-Sellers House 5620 3rd Street, South, Arlington VA 22204, VA, United States

Walk in the footsteps of George Washington on a guided walking tour to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Washington's purchase of 1168 acres of land in what is now Arlington. After the Revolutionary War, Washington returned home and surveyed his property. You’ll visit a survey marker used by George Washington, an 18th Century home with […]

The Outstanding Women of the Ball-Sellers House

Reinsch Library Auditorium, Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington

The Arlington Historical Society (AHS) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of receiving the John Ball House from its last owner, Marian Sellers. Mrs. Sellers donated it to AHS for $10 back in 1975. So we're highlighting Women's History Month by sharing stories of some of the women who lived there. We'll shine a spotlight on […]

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